Director - Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages

About the Company

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, providing insights for public and private sector clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and deliver complex disputes engagements and demonstrate technical authority
• Manage commercial performance including budgeting, productivity, profitability, and cash collection
• Oversee multiple commissions, ensuring quality control and client satisfaction
• Serve as a recognized expert advising clients and counsel on sophisticated matters
• Manage and deepen key client and lawyer relationships
• Provide operational leadership to teams and mentor junior colleagues
• Drive business development across EMEA and globally through proposals, bids, and networking
• Act as a brand ambassador through industry events, articles, and social media

Requirements

• University degree or postgraduate qualification in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or an advanced economics qualification
• Significant experience in forensic accounting, contentious valuations, and dispute-related matters
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, and high-value disputes
• Strong technical expertise in valuation methodologies and financial analysis
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for drafting expert reports
• Proven ability to develop business and grow client relationships
• Strong leadership credentials with a collaborative style